Sr Administrative Asst( Job Number: 50565079)

Job Description 

Sr Administrative Asst Job Number:  50565079 Why John Deere   Every day, our customers go to work with the earth. Whether they’re digging it up, building upon it or harvesting the trees that grow on it, our customers work hard every day. And they rely on the machines we build to work even harder.  The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division is at the forefront – developing new technology that helps our customers work harder by working smarter.  We promise products and services that deliver productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs – and we deliver.    If you can effectively use your interpersonal and communication skills, creatively solve problems, embrace technology and be willing to learn, grow and accept challenges, then an administrative or customer service career is a great place to start at John Deere. You will focus on the day–to–day business operations while responding to others’ needs. At the same time, you will build your knowledge of our business processes and partner with John Deere in a lasting, rewarding relationship.   What You'll Do   As a Senior Administrative Assistant for John Deere's Construction & Forestry Division in Dubuque, IA you will support the General Manager and the Operations Manager with a full range of administrative activities including work going to and from other manager offices. They will receive and refer visitors and telephone callers and respond to inquiries from both inside and outside the company that require the attention of the managers. In addition, you will: Schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements and maintain appointment calendars on behalf of the General Manager and the Operations Manager. Prepare presentations, documents, announcements and reports. Create and maintain data that is sensitive in nature. Develop and maintain websites using web publishing software applications. Coordinate VIP and company officer visits and support needs of visiting staff. Interact across organizational lines and at all levels with management, staff and external contacts. What It Takes   We need an excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.  Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.  In addition, we require: Strong time management and planning skills and able to make appropriate decisions independently. Ability to be helpful and assertive with evident interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet/intranet navigation. Knowledge of electronic tools such as Net Meeting, Video Conferencing, WebEx and Travel & Expense Reporting Systems. Strong competence for organizing and prioritizing workload. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience handling confidential information with the highest degree of integrity. Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis as needed for meetings. A strong candidate will also have: Administrative assistant experience in a corporate environment supporting management/director level personnel. Experience in web design/development such as MicroSoft FrontPage and knowledge of SAP. *** No relocation benefits are available for this position. ***   What You’ll Get   With excellent training and development opportunities, our employees can advance their careers as fast and as far as their ambition, skills and competencies allow.  Multiple career paths enable our employees to explore their many talents and maximize career satisfaction.    Ready for intense teamwork, ambitious objectives and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?   The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job.  The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. Job  - Administrative/Customer Service Primary Location  - United States-Iowa-Dubuque Organization  - Construction & Forestry Schedule  - Full-time Shift  - Day Job Job Posting  - Dec 6, 2013, 11:37:32 PM